Here’s another reason to get rich quick. A new study finds that highly educated professionals in the wealthiest third of the population are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment and for the condition to progress to dementia. A college education was associated with a 43% lower chance of moving from a healthy cognitive state …
Mental Health
Autism diagnoses are skyrocketing in the US: new study
The number of Americans diagnosed with autism increased by 175% between 2011 and 2022 thanks to an increase in new cases among young adults, a new study finds. A developmental disorder, autism affects the way people learn, behave, communicate and interact with others. For the new study, a team led by Kaiser Permanente’s Division of …
The most common nightmares – and how to cope with them
Talk about the witching hour. Losing teeth, falling from heights, chasing – oh! These are just some of the more common nightmares that plague sleepers who may be confused as to why nightmares occur. An Amerisleep survey of 2,000 people conducted last year found that falling is the most common nightmare reported by just over …
The weight loss coach shares 4 tips for healthy holiday eating
With Halloween on Thursday and Thanksgiving just around the corner, a weight loss coach in Wisconsin is sharing four tips for sledding through the stressful holiday eating season. Amber Clemens — a self-described “former lifelong eater” who says she lost 160 pounds from 2018 to 2020 and kept it off — recommends focusing on moderation …
1 in 4 US adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD: new study
One in four American adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, a new study finds, but only 13% have shared their concerns with a doctor. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. About 4.4% of adults 18 to 44 have ADHD, according to Ohio State University researchers who oversaw the …